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One thing I am uncertain about is whether the attention economy translates into votes. James Fishback seems like a perfect example - phenomenal at commanding attention but a weak candidate with serious scandals and poor polling.
The ability to grab attention on the Internet is increasingly a necessary condition for political success. But it is not a sufficient condition. Fishback is great at getting attention. So are most OnlyFans girls, but that doesn't mean people want to vote for them.